Dragonflies perform upside down backflips to right themselves
The findings add to current knowledge of how insects fly and keep stable in the air. They could also help to inspire new designs in small aerial vehicles like drones, which can be useful for search-and-rescue attempts and building inspection......»»
Study explains how part of the nucleolus evolved
Inside all living cells, loosely formed assemblies known as biomolecular condensates perform many critical functions. However, it is not well understood how proteins and other biomolecules come together to form these assemblies within cells......»»
A biochip that can be used to perform rapid genetic screening of thousands of molecules
A team of materials scientists and engineers at Stanford University, working with a colleague from ETH Zürich and another from Washington University in St. Louis, has developed a biochip that can be used to screen thousands of molecules and that was.....»»
Microsoft is shutting down Cortana, and Apple should do the same with Siri
Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant, which was introduced in 2014 back when Windows Phone was still a thing. Similar to Siri, Cortana lets users perform a number of tasks using voice commands. But it seems Microsoft is giving up on its old vir.....»»
ChatGPT isn"t the death of homework—just an opportunity for schools to do things differently
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) platform launched by research company Open AI, can write an essay in response to a short prompt. It can perform mathematical equations—and show its working......»»
Researchers investigate how the cellular environment affects protein conformational dynamics
Protein dynamics through motions of loops, linkers, and hinges can generate distinctive conformations that are important for protein function. Most proteins perform their functions in cells. However, how the complex cellular environment affects the c.....»»
AI can reinforce racial bias, but used correctly, it could make hiring practices more inclusive
Hiring is normally featured as a prime example for algorithmic bias. This is where a tendency to favor some groups over others becomes accidentally fixed in an AI system designed to perform a specific task......»»
Defunct satellite to get first-ever assist for safe reentry
The European Space Agency is about to perform the first-ever assisted reentry of a defunct satellite in an effort to ensure safety on the ground......»»
Magician relies on AirTag and a second plane ticket after United makes his bag disappear
Apple’s AirTag item tracker has once again stepped in to save the day for a United Airlines traveler. This time, magician Danny Orleans was traveling from Chicago to Newark to perform at a trade show when he realized United’s own magic trick had.....»»
Researchers establish criterion for nonlocal quantum behavior in networks
A new theoretical study provides a framework for understanding nonlocality, a feature that quantum networks must possess to perform operations inaccessible to standard communications technology. By clarifying the concept, researchers determined the c.....»»
The incredible journey of clownfish larvae: Mini athletes, maximum performance
Marine fish larvae can be compared to athletes who must perform if they want to survive. The success of their journey, and transformation from larvae to adults, a process known as metamorphosis, is crucial for the sustainability of fish species......»»
A quantum Szilard engine that can achieve two-level system hyperpolarization
Quantum computers, machines that perform computations exploiting quantum mechanical phenomena, could eventually outperform classical computers on some tasks, by utilizing quantum mechanical resources such as state superpositions and entanglement. How.....»»
MacBook Air 15-inch vs. MacBook Air 13-inch: which to buy
The new MacBook Air 15 is likely to perform similarly to the smaller MacBook Pro 13, with comparable display quality. So the choice comes down entirely to size......»»
First direct visualization of a zero-field pair density wave
In the field of superconductivity—the phenomenon in which electrons can flow through a material with essentially zero resistance—the "holy grail" of discovery is a superconductor that can perform under everyday temperatures and pressures. Such a.....»»
Samsung expands its self-repair program to more countries
Samsung has announced that they have launched their self-repair program in Europe after initially launching it in the US. The problem with first-party repairs is that they can be expensive, but the upside is that you are guaranteed to get.....»»
Netflix speed test: how to check if you can stream 4K Ultra HD
If you're trying to stream on Netflix and it isn't the 4K UHD you were expecting, chances are your internet is off. Here's how to perform a Netflix speed test......»»
Roborock S7 Max Ultra review: what’s in a name?
The Roborock S7 Max Ultra is an all-in-one robot that can vacuum, mop, and perform self-cleaning operations......»»
Recreating Galileo’s Sector
The sector, also known as the compass of proportion, is a fun and easy-to-use calculating device that uses the power of geometry to perform a variety of useful math jobs. Although at first glance a sector might seem as quaint and old-school as a s.....»»
MacBook Air 15-inch vs. MacBook Air 13-inch
The new MacBook Air 15 is likely to perform similarly to the smaller MacBook Pro 13, with comparable display quality. So the choice comes down entirely to size......»»
Baseball reveals that specialists excel after leaving comfort zones
Venturing out of one's comfort zone to perform a task—and then performing poorly in that task, such as a baseball pitcher trying to hit—can lead to better performance when returning to one's specialty, new research suggests......»»
Team develops novel algorithm for sharper protein films
Proteins are biological molecules that perform almost all biochemical tasks in all forms of life. In doing so, the tiny structures perform ultra-fast movements. In order to investigate these dynamic processes more precisely than before, researchers h.....»»